If you're opening a probate estate in Texas, it's easier to go through the process when you understand the steps required to get it completed. Arming yourself with this information is the best way to be prepared. Locating the will and creating a list of beneficiaries...
Estate planning in Texas involves many different legal documents that determine what assets go to who upon a decedent's passing. Life estates are just one type of legal document used in this process. Wealth transfer is more important than ever before Despite being the...
Estate planning in Texas shouldn’t be delayed if you want your wealth to continue once you pass. Your estate plan, however, doesn’t just include what you now own. You must also anticipate what the courts will do with your possessions. Each day that you own financial...
"Per stirpes" is a description you may hear during the estate planning process. This term refers to how your estate will be distributed if the relatives benefiting from your estate pass away before you do. If you live in Texas and are planning your will, here are some...
Estate administrators are responsible for more than just distributing the decedent's estate. They must handle creditors and taxes as well. Make sure that you check the estate law in Texas to know what you need to do and within what time frame. Publish a notice for...
Creating a trust is a great way to protect your family’s future. A living trust might be the best option for you. If you live in Texas, you should know how to go about establishing this type of estate planning tool. What is a living trust? A living trust is an...
Writing a will allows the testator to grant assets to a preferred beneficiary. The document also keeps assets out of the hands of those not favored by the testator. Sometimes, estate planning involves revising a will to remove a beneficiary from the document....
Unlike ordinary families, LGBTQ families often have a hard time when planning for their estate. An estate plan is essential for everyone. In 2015, the Supreme Court made a significant decision on same-sex marriages. Despite this critical development, LGBTQ individuals...
Planning for the execution of your last will and testament requires not only drafting the initial document but planning for future changes as well. While a will doesn't have an expiration date, certain conditions can make the will difficult or impossible to execute....
Planning for the execution of your last will and testament requires not only drafting the initial document but planning for future changes as well. While a will doesn't have an expiration date, certain conditions can make the will difficult or impossible to execute....